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Sceptridium subbifoliatum

Sceptridium subbifoliatum (Brack.) W.H. Wagner

Island Grapefern, Makou

Ophioglossaceae (Adder's-tongue family)

Synonym(s): Botrychium subbifoliatum

USDA Symbol: SCSU13

USDA Native Status: HI (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Fern
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Notes: Non-flowering, sporulating plant.

Distribution

USA: HI
Native Habitat: Wet, mossy forest floors.

Bibliography

Bibref 1815 - Hawai'i's Ferns and Fern Allies (2003) Palmer, Daniel D.

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Web Reference

Webref 43 - Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (2006) University of Hawaii

Additional resources

USDA: Find Sceptridium subbifoliatum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Sceptridium subbifoliatum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sceptridium subbifoliatum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-11-16
Research By: CBR

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